12 Days: Snowflakes & Plaid
12 Days: Snowflakes & Plaid
Kraft is the perfect color for a cozy Christmas…
But, it’s hard to get colors to look good when they’re stamped on it. That’s why many resort to black, or white (pigment ink). Other dye inks will just soak in and look dark and muddy. Enter Distress Oxides! You will never think twice about stamping on Kraft again as long as you have Oxides in your supplies. Beautiful, true color sits right on top of Kraft like nobody’s business. So, go ahead, bring out your Kraft stash today and start thinking about all the cozy Christmas designs you can create!
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My Project
I really loved the way yesterday’s project looked with the Distress Oxides on Kraft cardstock. So, why not do some more?
The Technique & Design
This project showcases just how amazing Distress Oxides look on Kraft, when using a stencil. I just love those crisp lines! I also love that the Oxide ink dries super quick! There’s no waiting around forever, or heat setting required.
I didn’t want anything to take away from the Kraft look, so I decided to do the snowflakes in gold, also on Kraft. It helps them to really melt into the design. I did want the sentiment to stand out, so a sharp black was just the ticket.
I struggled with the proper color for the base layer. White wasn’t right. Green was too plain. And, the red just didn’t pop the way I wanted it to. So, why not a high-gloss gold? This is another great design that can be batched up into steps leaving you with plenty of cards ready to send by November!
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Project Tutorial Video
I know I say this every project, but I really, really think this is one of my favorites! I hope you give it a try yourself because I know you’re just going to love the results when you see it in person!
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Love that plaid stencil you used! And the snowflake designs are so delicate and pretty!
Love this! I like how the distress oxide looks on kraft and the gold snowflakes are perfect.
Lovely Lovely card. Country feel gorgeous snowflakes. Ty!
Such a remarkable card, especially the plaid background. Really great tips and tricks for using different techniques. Soooooo appreciate your sharing of your talents and inspiration. Thanks
Love the gold and the snowflakes. And who doesn’t love plaid!
You had me at the kraft color! Love this card and who doesn’t love plaids? The stencil was fun looking to use rather than stamping it. I gotta get this stencil and try it.
Love all the Christmas cards. I thought I had a favorite but you just keep making awesome cards.